Paper Category: Launchers
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No Test, No Launch — Test Infrastructure as a Critical Strategic Enabler of Europe’s Access to Space
Europe’s aspirations to establish both independent and competitive access to space are, like with any other region, fundamentally tied to access to ground test infrastructure. Extensive hot-fire test campaigns, integrated system verification, etc., are all essential steps in the development and qualification of Europe’s existing and future launch vehicles. And while some key facilities that…
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Transforming Space Transportation with Automotive Manufacturing Principles
As global demand for satellite communications and data connectivity accelerates, the need for reliable, frequent, and cost-effective launches has become increasingly urgent. However, the space industry continues to face a supply bottleneck: traditional rockets remain complex, expensive, and slow to manufacture. Overcoming this challenge will require adopting scalable, industrial-grade manufacturing approaches. Interstellar Technologies, a private…